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NMM 444

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,587 mi
Last recorded156,587 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMM 444
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 156,587 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 158,199 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 153,933 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 152,346 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 151,253 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 149,340 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Sep 2020 149,320 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 2 Apr 2019 146,367 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Slight play in steering damper bush

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 143,309 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 139,047 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 136,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 136,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 126,396 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 115,247 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 115,196 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 102,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 102,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 89,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perrished

o/s front swivel leaking oil

o/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,189 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,257 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,688 miles

SMALL OIL LEAK ON OFFSIDE SWIVEL HOUSING AND FRONT DIFF

Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,127 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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NMM 444 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NMM 444, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NMM 444 registered?

NMM 444 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is NMM 444 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMM 444 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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